Please note that the daily Passion Readings will be posted online Monday-Friday. Those days were now behind Him. We're a church home centered around being disciples of Jesus. We like a comfortable Jesus who will make us feel better about ourselves. It was less than a week to His death, and the dread of upcoming events could only grow. Bethlehem Lutheran & Bethel Lutheran Church, Lebanon & Sweet Home, OR Palm Sunday + March 25, 2018 Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Everyone admires a … LCMS Prayers of the Church — One-Year Series — Palm Sunday — March 28, 2021 — Responsive and Ektene Forms Subject: LCMS Prayers of the Church — One-Year Series — Palm Sunday — March 28, 2021 — Responsive and Ektene Forms Author: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Last modified by: Keup, Paul Created Date: 2/4/2021 4:49:00 PM LWML: Funds are still needed to support ongoing activities. Even before the Synod’s formation, a new, German-language hymnal was already in development, edited by the Synod’s first president, ... Fifth Sunday in Lent V Holy Week Palm Sunday S/V Sunday of the Passion Monday in Holy Week S/V Tuesday in Holy Week S/V Wednesday in Holy Week S/V Be Merciful, Even As Your Father is Merciful. If the milestone is something positive, the anticipation begins to build. He is incredibly popular with some, but, as with all popular people, He has powerful enemies. Palm Sunday, the day we recognize Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, often called the “Sunday of the Passion,” is the day when Jesus “shows up.” He rides into Jerusalem on a young donkey. He knows about our stubbornness - our hard hearts - our desire to be the center of the universe. March 25, 2018. Rather, he entered on a donkey in true humility and grace. The idea of salvation coming from one who suffered the shame of death on a cross just doesn't make sense. "I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." It is now known as either “Palm Sunday” or the “Sunday of the Passion.”. 03.25.18 Palm Sunday Sermon from Immanuel Lutheran Church-LCMS on Vimeo. But since we are further apart, we have a greater opportunity to read more of the Bible. Almighty God, heavenly Father, give us grace to trust You during this time of illness and distress. Philippians, Mark, Zechariah. Daily Devotional - Palm Sunday. The plan of salvation is alien to the sinful human mind. If the milestone is negative, the dread begins to set in. Instead, the whole Sunday was devoted to Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem and the crowd’s explosion of praise. 'Father, save me from this hour'? I only ask that you quote accurately if you attribute anything to me. They were ready for Jesus to restore the rightful place of Israel back among the empires of this world. Perhaps you can remember anticipating an important event in your life - your graduation, your wedding, the birth of a child, the first day on your new job, the last day before retirement, or some other major milestone in your life. Eventually, the time comes and you must deal with the situation. THE HOLY EUCHARIST Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion Faith Lutheran Church, ELCA March 28, 2021, 11:00 AM, Livestream Worship As followers of Jesus Christ, we embrace, reflect, and proclaim God's unconditional love. They will printed in the bulletin and prayed in the Sunday service. As Jesus entered Jerusalem, He knew that He was quickly approaching the point of no return. The crowd didn’t know this future on that 1 st Palm Sunday. 1. Many times He had told His followers that a Gauntlet of beatings, floggings, crucifixion, and death waited for Him in Jerusalem. Phone: 303-429-0165 Email: [email protected] Search Our Site. And one cried to another and said, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory.” There on the cross, the King who rode in majesty will battle sin and defeat it with His own death. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church -- LCMS 9141 County Road 101 Corcoran , MN 55340 Phone: 763 420-2426 Fax: 763 420 7198 [email protected] John 16:23-33. Lenten Season, Holy Week. Sermon for Palm Sunday 2020 “Prophecies of the Passion” John 12:38 Today is Palm Sunday, which is also known as Passion Sunday. When the day seems far in the future, you might push that event to the back of your mind and almost forget about it. Yet, the crowd's ignorance shields them from the knowledge that this anointed one has come to Jerusalem to suffer and to die. Normally, the section we read in church would be the first eleven verses of this chapter on Palm Sunday. His entry is hailed with sounds reminiscent of “Hail to the Chief.” … If you wish to make a donation please mail them to the St. James post office box as that is a secure location. Feb. 14, 2021 — The Transfiguration of Our Lord 2. If Christ had come in his full glory, we couldn’t have handled it! Joan Wagner. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Inc., including Mission Central (in Mapleton, Iowa), is an IRS registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. John 16:23-33. Required fields are marked *. From ancient times these two weeks were called “The Great…. Please quote from my sermons freely. The word Trinity is not found in the Bible. (14:1-72) 15:1-47 or John 12:2Psalm: Psalm 118:19-29 or 31:9-16. The climax of his mission was mere days away. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! To the Father in the name of Jesu... Pastor Ernst. A contribution designated (restricted) for a specific purpose when accepted, will be used only to fund expenses related to that purpose. Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!Behold, your king is coming to you;    righteous and having salvation is he,humble and mounted on a donkey,    on a colt, the foal of a donkey.10 I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim    and the war horse from Jerusalem;and the battle bow shall be cut off,    and he shall speak peace to the nations;his rule shall be from sea to sea,    and from the River to the ends of the earth.11 As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you,    I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.12 Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope;    today I declare that I will restore to you double. There on the cross, the King who rode in majesty will battle sin and defeat it with His own death. Our processional hymn, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor,” was written by Theodulf of Orleans (762-821), who was chosen by Emperor Charlemagne to be bishop of Orleans, chiefly because of his ability to translate his immense learning into simple and memorable poetry. Click here to open the bulletin in a new tab or scroll down to read it. I expect people to copy my sermons or I wouldn't put them on a site like this. Also, please bring flowers for the cross. A contribution designated (restricted) for a specific purpose when accepted, will be used only to fund expenses related to that purpose. We don't like to admit that we have sins for which someone must die. March 28, 2021. Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Jesus is the perfect human being and His impending suffering and death bothered Him just as much as it would bother anyone. While there were a few who knew and understood Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, it was no grand entrance. Gregory Mech. Today is a day of many contrasts. 12 and three. March 25, 2018 “Singing the Sanctus” Isaiah 6:3 & Matthew 21:9 . Anticipation of these events already began to take their toll. We like that kind of Jesus. Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Pr. from Immanuel Lutheran Church-LCMS. 1 Apr 2014. Prayer requests. It must be young, male, and without blemish. Palm/Passion Sunday. Posted On 2 Apr 2014. Never the less, the true victory took place on that Friday. Although the new coronavirus (COVID-19) may be novel, the response of the church during times of difficulty is not. Knowing and/or Believing. Once again, the human mind resists the teaching of Christ. Who is this Son of Man?" As today's Gospel says, we often love the glory that comes from man rather than the glory that comes from God. For this Sunday there are a number of appointed Gospel lessons, all of which refer back to the Old Testament prophecies about … Surely, Jesus experienced days when that future appointment seemed to be a long way off. On the other hand, the Jesus who dies for your sins is an uncomfortable Jesus. It is our mission to share the love of God in Christ Jesus to our members, our community and the world in which we live. Jan. 6… Amen. Sustain all medical personnel in their labors, and cause Your people ever to serve You in righteousness and holiness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Up until the day that we call Palm Sunday, He had always said, "My hour has not yet come," but after He entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, He said, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. We don't want to look at the reality of the cross and realize that that should be us up there. 12:12-19 Processional Mk. But for this purpose I have come to this hour." In good times and bad, the people of God pray: “Lord, have mercy.”. Jan. 24, 2021 — Third Sunday after the Epiphany 5. Concordia Publishing House (CPH) is the publisher of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) dedicated to spreading the Gospel message of Jesus Christ throughout the whole world. This coming Sunday is the Sunday before Easter Sunday. Like nearly every other Lutheran of my age, I was confirmed on Palm Sunday (April 7, 1968). Jesus always knew that one day, in Jerusalem; He had an appointment with a cross. Jesus entered Jerusalem in majesty on Palm Sunday to set in motion a series of events. In spite of our self-centered nature - in spite of our total lack of lovable characteristics, God still loves us and sent his Son to ride into Jerusalem - into a situation that will lead to his death. Palm Sunday . Read: Matthew 21:1-17. . Once again, His hearers struggled with the teaching of His impending death. Remember if you are bringing a prayer request on behalf of another person their permission must be obtained. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sermon List       Other sermons by J. Batchelor       Notify me when J. Batchelor posts sermons       RSS feed for J. Batchelor       RSS feed for all sermons, Psalm SundayGood Shepherd Lutheran Church  Hoopeston, IL, Standard LSB B Readings:First: Zechariah 9:9-12Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11Gospel: Jn. Palm Sunday. Welcome to St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The Three are co-eternal, co-equal, one in purpose, of the same spiritual essence or substance, all knowing, all powerful and everywhere present. Rev. It was custom (along with the obligatory examination in front of the congregation). He carried our sins. If Christ had come in his full glory, we couldn’t have handled it! Jan. 17, 2021 — Second Sunday after the Epiphany 6. The emotional level builds. Search for: Jesus knows all this about us. Your email address will not be published. Rather he came in a state of humility with the full weight of our sins upon him. We like the idea of a Jesus who will come and make us more important. Rather, he entered on a donkey in true humility and grace. He can see the true motives of our actions. Lots of lambs may be ‘young,’ and ‘male,’ but only One is “without blemish,” “holy,” “pure,” “perfect,” “without sin.” And that One Lamb is … 231 were here. Your email address will not be published. This Jesus was not what they expected. Passiontide (Passionalia) is the historic name for the last two weeks of Lent. Jesus carried something else along with that cross. No breakfast will be held this year. Thank you for your patience. . Palm Sunday This Sunday, March 28th, is Palm Sunday. The emotional ebb and flow of anticipation and dread were part of His life just as they would be for any human being. And that is exactly what we needed. They prepared a way with palm branches and cloaks. Palm Sunday Service Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-9), when palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest on Maundy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good Friday.